Sensory-friendly garments for autistic children
A researcher at Ireland’s South East Technological University (SETU) is examining how textile design and smart materials could support the development of sensory‑friendly clothing for autistic children, an area that remains under‑researched despite its importance for daily comfort and well-being.
Syeda Maryam Hussain, a PhD researcher at SETU’s Walton Institute, is conducting a study on clothing and fabric preferences among autistic children. Her work sits within the institute’s Mobile Ecosystem Pervasive Systems division, where she focuses on functional garment development and wearable technologies for personalised healthcare.
For the full story, see the October 2026 edition of Smart Textiles & Wearables.
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